AARP Reports on Prescription Drugs
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State Health Care Briefs 2009: Why Health Care Reform is Important
This set of State Health Care Briefs provides a one-page overview of facts on health care data for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
June 23, 2009
By: AARP Knowledge Management | Source: AARP
The Tier 4 Phenomenon: Shifting the High Cost of Drugs to Consumers
Cost shifting that employers and insurers are utilizing in regard to expensive drugs on the “fourth tier” of drug plan formularies is the focus of this report. It was found that consumers are increasingly being asked to pay a larger share of the costs of expensive, breakthrough drugs. (12 pages)
March 9, 2009
By: Bill Walsh, AARP Knowledge Management/Strategic Analysis
Prescription for the Future: Medications, Medicare Part D, and Managing Expenses in a Difficult Economy
Nearly two out of ten adults age 45 and older are not very confident that they will be able to afford medical care in the coming year. This December 2008 study also asked people about health insurance coverage, medication use, and Medicare Part D. (34 pages)
December 23, 2008
By: Teresa A. Keenan, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
Perceptions Regarding the Quality of Patient Care in South Carolina: An AARP Member Survey
Controlling the cost of prescription drugs, improving the quality and safety of medical care, and improving the quality of nursing homes and long-term care are very important issues for AARP members in South Carolina, according to this survey conducted in September-October 2008. The findings reveal strong support among AARP members for changes in the current health care system. (25 pages)
November 13, 2008
By: Joanne Binette, M.P.A., AARP Knowledge Management; Erica L. Dinger, J.D., AARP Knowledge Management
2008 Survey of Hawai'i Residents Age 50+ on Prescription Drug Affordability
Hawai’i residents age 50 and older are concerned about the rising cost of prescription drugs, according to this telephone survey conducted in December 2007 and January 2008. The findings show that those age 50-64 are particularly concerned, because they have experienced a disproportionate increase in out-of-pocket costs over the past 5 years. (19 pages)
May 31, 2008
By: John C. Fries, AARP Knowledge Management
2007 Survey of WV Residents Age 50+ on Prescription Drug Affordability
West Virginia residents age 50+ are concerned about the rising cost of prescription drugs, according to this recent AARP survey, with Boomers age 50-61 being significantly more concerned than others in the 50+ population. (15 pages)
April 9, 2008
By: John C. Fries, AARP Knowledge Management
Prescription Drugs and Medicare Part D: A Report on Access, Satisfaction, and Cost
People aged 50 and older are generally satisfied with their access to brand name and generic prescription drugs and are willing to talk to their physicians and other health professionals about their prescription drug options, according to this October 2007 AARP telephone survey. Individuals aged 65 and older who have Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage report high levels of satisfaction with the plan and their premiums, with many stating that prescription drugs are more affordable now than they were prior to their enrollment. (37 pages)
November 13, 2007
By: Teresa A. Keenan, Ph.D., AARP Knowledge Management
Access & Affordability of Prescription Drugs: An AARP Study of New Jersey's Hispanic Population
With 43 percent of age 18+ Hispanics in New Jersey reporting incomes under $20,000 and 46 percent paying full price for Rx drugs, this May 2007 telephone survey finds that 50 percent of those surveyed who bought a prescription drug in the last year and 66 percent of those without prescription drug coverage are having problems paying for medications.(19 pages)
September 19, 2007
By: Katherine Bridges, M.G.S., AARP Knowledge Management
Perceptions of Health Care Reform among 18+ Louisiana Residents: Challenges and Opportunities
As Louisiana recovers from Hurricane Katrina, this Spring 2007 AARP telephone survey of 800 age 18+ residents explores what they think the state needs to do to improve its system for providing health care to low-income individuals.
September 10, 2007
By: Brittne M. Nelson, M.S., AARP Knowledge Management; Joanne Binette, M.P.A., AARP Knowledge Management
An Evaluation of the 2006 Medication Review Programs
The success of AARP medication review programs in changing medication-related behaviors is evaluated in this baseline survey and follow-up among 222 participants in California, Colorado, Oregon and Virginia. Volunteer pharmacists were also surveyed to determine their experiences and findings (9 pages).
June 30, 2007
By: Laura Skufca, AARP Knowledge Management
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